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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 12: Techniques for Getting Great Cymbal Sounds

ART OF BOP DRUMMING12: Techniques for Getting Great Cymbal Sounds In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover a …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 11: Finding the Sweet Spot on the Cymbal

ART OF BOP DRUMMING11: Finding the Sweet Spot on the Cymbal In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 10: Selecting Appropriate Sticks for Jazz

ART OF BOP DRUMMING10: Selecting Appropriate Sticks for Jazz In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover a wide …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 09: Selecting Cymbals for Jazz Styles

ART OF BOP DRUMMING09: Selecting Cymbals for Jazz Styles In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover a wide …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 08: Tuning the Drums to Create a Legato Sound

ART OF BOP DRUMMING08: Tuning the Drums to Create a Legato Sound In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 07: Imagining the Sounds You Want to Create

ART OF BOP DRUMMING07: Imagining the Sounds You Want to Create In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 06: Creating the Appropriate Sound for the Genre

ART OF BOP DRUMMING06: Creating the Appropriate Sound for the Genre In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 04: Transition from Swing to Bebop Era

ART OF BOP DRUMMING04: Transition from Swing to Bebop Era In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover a …

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ART OF BOP DRUMMING 03: Swing Era Listening Recommendations

ART OF BOP DRUMMING03: Swing Era Listening Recommendations In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover a wide range …

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